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Nehemiah

male

Meaning

"Comforted By God"

A biblical name of a leader in the Hebrew Bible, traditionally interpreted as comforted or consoled by God.

Biblical

Popularity History of Nehemiah

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#426Top 500

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#426

Nehemiah was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+5

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Nehemiah Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Nehemiah.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Nehemiah

Browse every Namylab list page that currently includes Nehemiah, from meaning and origin collections to letter, syllable, and themed baby name lists.

18 linked lists

Quick Facts

OriginHebrew
Syllables3
Length8 letters

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